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Hello...does anyone know were to look for Italian Military Records? I'm looking for a Lorenzo Maiuri b. 07.27.1889 (Ceprano, Italy). Changed his name after he came to USA to John Maiuri. d. 10.05.1964 John Maiuri Det. MI . He came to USA in 1907. I herd he was in the Italian Military (seems young to be in Military 17y)? He came to USA at 18, maybe he was in the USA Military?
Any help is appreciated
Thank You
John

If he left Italy at age 17 he either was already excused from military service (typically for health reasons) or he left illegally. In that case, he may have been tracked down in the US and ordered to return to Italy for military service (happened to one of my uncles).

At the very least, the Lista di Leva should indicate if he was excused or was labelled a deserter.

Carmine

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If Lorenzo never went back to Italy anymore, at Frosinone State archive you will find his military draft card stating that he never show up, so he was a deserter. Military record is for who really did military service. People of his age all left for WW1.
I hope it helps
bye Riccardo

John.Angelo wrote:Hello...does anyone know were to look for Italian Military Records? I'm looking for a Lorenzo Maiuri b. 07.27.1889 (Ceprano, Italy). Changed his name after he came to USA to John Maiuri. d. 10.05.1964 John Maiuri Det. MI . He came to USA in 1907. I herd he was in the Italian Military (seems young to be in Military 17y)? He came to USA at 18, maybe he was in the USA Military?Any help is appreciatedThank YouJohn

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